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These little prints, dear children, are not fit for joy, / But to instruct you on the narrow path of virtue. / By instilling aversion for vice, which leads us / To the most terrible calamities, in time and eternity
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These little prints, dear children, are not fit for joy, / But to instruct you on the narrow path of virtue. / By instilling aversion for vice, which leads us / To the most terrible calamities, in time and eternity

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Leaf with 16 depictions of the life and adventures of Schinderhannes, the German counterpart of Cartouche. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 256.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printthe soldierthe soldier's lifeimprisonment
Credit lineDeez' printjes, lieve kindren, zyn niet geschikt tot vreugd, / Maar om u voor te lichten op 't smalle pad der deugd. / Door afkeer inteboezmen voor de ondeugd, die ons leidt / Tot de ysselykste rampen. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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